People v. Collins

An information was filed by the district attorney of Los Angeles County wherein defendants were charged with the crime of petty theft with a prior conviction of felonies (Pen. Code, § 667), in that they did steal tires of the value of $71.36, belonging to Reed R. Dowell. As to defendant Fields the prior conviction charged against him was for the crime of burglary. Represented by the public defender, defendant Fields pleaded not guilty and duly waived trial by a jury. Pursuant to stipulation the cause was submitted on a transcript of the testimony adduced at the preliminary examination, with…